Fraunhofer award-winning films 2015

For the Joseph von Fraunhofer Prize awards ceremony, we produced the films which presented excellent research projects.

Diamond-like coatings save fuel

Coating engine components with hard carbon reduces friction to almost zero – a development that could save billions of liters of fuel worldwide every year. Now researchers have developed a new laser method to apply the coating on the production line.

Natural rubber from dandelions

Dandelions are modest plants that are an excellent alternative source for a raw material of high demand: natural rubber, the fundamental ingredient in rubber products. Fraunhofer researchers have established the basis for the large-scale production of high quality rubber with Russian dandelion.

A concert hall for on the move

Researchers have developed new audio software that creates a natural three-dimensional sound. Whether you‘re listening on your smartphone or in the car, it feels like you’re right there in the concert hall.

Plasma makes wounds heal quicker

Many people suffer from skin disorders. Open wounds are a particularly acute problem, especially among the elderly. PlasmaDerm, a new medical technology solution, uses plasma to facilitate faster healing of wounds.

Janssen is one of the world's leading research-based pharmaceutical companies. The JANSSEN WINDOW virtual 360° tour allows you to see how drugs are developed, and subsequently produced and distributed. You get to [...]

Mobility is the megatrend in our globalised society. The volume of traffic, especially in towns and cities, is growing at an exponential rate. This poses new challenges but also new opportunities. German automotive [...]

In June, after touring multiple cities all over the world, the exclusive event series “Classic Tour“ by Breguet visits the South-German metropolis Munich to celebrate the timeless elegance of the Classique collection. The [...]